Learn to Sail - How to Heave to

A basic introduction on how to heave to - learning to sail - basic introduction to storm tactics - heave to principles
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[@nearlynativenursery8638]

Fabulous animation and showing how to heave to. I gave thumbs up for sure. Jim Rodgers

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much for your great support in leaving such positive feedback, much appreciated

[@willweaver5024]

I have only heaved to during a storm sailing a ketch. Very stable. Though we kept a watch on deck, it allowed us to rest and ride out the worst of the storm and were on our way the next day.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks for watching and sharing, much appreciated

[@joebloggs8785]

Hi Coconuts; just wanted to say thank you for these videos. I work in games industry, so can really appreciate the work that you have put into scripts and animations. I am going to make these videos required viewing for anyone coming on-board my boat; you have a better understanding and explain things way better than I ever could.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Joe, you just made my day, thanks so much for posting such a great, motivating review... much appreciated

[@davidncw4613]

Outstanding! This short little vid is probably the all time best definition of heave to that I have seen on line. TY!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank you for posting such great feedback, much appreciated

[@ĶČXXĻ-ĀxÐ]

I concur! You have got a subscriber out of me. Well done!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

@@ĶČXXĻ-ĀxÐ thanks so much and welcome aboard

[@SpoonerTuner]

I just binge watched almost all your videos. Your Blender animations and well thought out explanations make for excellent videos for someone like me who's learning and dreaming to go sailing someday. Thanks you so much. God bless you!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Thanks Spooner, keep the dream alive... your comments are highly encouraging

[@cfish3r]

Hey, thank you very much for your videos. The graphics quite clearly take you an awful lot of time to make but they make everything so clear and easy to understand! Your instructions are also clear, concise, and easy to understand!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank you for taking the time to add such a great review, it's much appreciated

[@obiwanfisher537]

What makes your videos so outstandingly good are the superb visuals. They help see and focus on what others only can try to verbally explain

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks again, it makes it all worthwhile to great such great feedback

[@TR4zest]

These are broadcast-quality training materials. So impressive. Well done.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

your positive feedback makes this all worth it, thanks so much

[@user-ki8ye1kx7c]

These videos are so handy for us up and coming sailors, thank you for taking the time to create and share these videos!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

You are welcome. Thank you for adding the amazing comments

[@tforsyth77]

Preach this. No better way to call a timeout against the sea. We carry the Pardey’s book onboard our boat.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

great book, can't recommend it enough

[@sailingyoumeandjosapea6770]

I really like this video because of the computer graphics made it really so much easier to understand the concept. This should made official viewing well done sir 👏👏👏👏

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

amazing comments, thanks so much

[@dees9502]

Outstanding channel. PLEASE keep posting ✌️

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much 🙏🙏 next video being produced as we speak...

[@Big.Ron1]

Thank you. This is perhaps the best, simplest basic primer on the subject I have seen yet. Subscribed, rang the bell, and liked. Thank you and be safe.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much and welcome aboard :😀

[@sailingrumrunner]

Great graphics. Thanks for the lesson. Really loved the use of the harnessed drogue.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much, appreciated

[@josephgerardronan1676]

Absolutely a wealth of information great stuff friends

[@AfricanSouthernCross]

This is such a great tutorial….EXCELLENT, THANK YOU !

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much, great to hear such positive comments

[@johnnydeutschemark3620]

Always wondered exactly what "Heave To" meant, finally good to learn something bout it...thanks!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

you're welcome, thanks for watching

[@hux8052]

Awesome video, one of the most easily understood videos on how to heave to that I've seen. well done

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks for your great comments, very encouraging

[@user-ih6ln2vk7q]

love the great animation on all your videos

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

as always, thanks so much

[@catherinelambert1]

Amazing work and great explanation. The video is simple yet very clear to understand. Thank you for your content! I am looking forward to more!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank you for watching and adding such great value to our content, much appreciated

[@josephlai9759]

Excellent video. You covered the subject very well. As I have commented in your other videos, your animation is supreme. A great companion to Storm Tactics for sure. I know because I read the book. Thank you.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

hello again and thanks for the great feedback, can't recommend the book enough

[@3cap97]

Bravo -- nicely done -- best I have seen on the topic!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

great to hear, thanks so mch

[@josephgerardronan1676]

Superb in all possible aspects

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

ah thanks so much, makes our day, greatly appreciated

[@SkyKing58318]

Great Videos, I love your videos! One thing to consider: You may want to ensure you heave to on a STARBOARD tack so that you have the "right of way"...

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks for the great feedback and valuable contribution, much appreciated

[@robbanks1686]

Awesome tips

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks for watching and posting awesome feedback

[@cburgdorf]

Man, I hope you get some solid income with these videos. They are world class!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Thank you for taking the time to add such great reviews, it's very motivating

[@krickenthekraken8844]

Loving these videos! I have a lot to learn fast. These are so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much, good luck in your ventures

[@NearlyNativeNursery]

Very animation and thanks for producing and posting it.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

amazing to hear, thank you very much

[@farqfarq2225]

Always excellent videos 🙂🤣

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

awesome, thanks so much

[@jorgehuerta3964]

Amazing graphics, well done.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much, highly appreciated

[@BuzzSargent]

1st time on your channel. Interesting video. Have a Magical Day!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank you and same to you, much appreciated

[@ByTheRiverChebar]

This blew me away

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

💪💪 thank you

[@JohnCornellier]

starts at 2:32

[@jimmybritt9537]

Very nice presentation 👍👍🇺🇸

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

very nice comments 👍👍 thank you

[@facilis]

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[@trevordunford7244]

So pro thank you!

[@happyscrappy370]

Useful channel. Thanks for doing this.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank you, much appreciated

[@charleswhitehead7441]

grteat tutorial and super graphics.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much, highly encouraging

[@cbpaton53]

... excellent video, more please :)

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank you 😁 working on it

[@geraldfrank1630]

Love the boat. Great design. Where do I find it? 🙏

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Hi and thank you... unfortunately, you will not find it anywhere, it was designed by myself

[@geraldfrank1630]

@@searchingforcoconuts2248 Excellent, you need to get a patent immediately! 🙏

[@johnwest7993]

I got good at heaving well before I got good at heaving to.

[@MrScot-om2gn]

Brilliant! Thanks.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

amazing, thanks for watching

[@shanep5121]

You really do have the best animation I have ever seen in any kind of instructional video. Do you make your own videos? Also, are you saying "close hauled?" I think your accent has your H sounding like a W to my ears.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Hi Shane, thanks for the great comments. Yes, I make the videos myself, and the H should sound like an H 😁

[@shanep5121]

@@searchingforcoconuts2248 you should be proud. I'm quite sure your videos will eventually save a life.

[@5lstrat537]

great animation

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

greetings and thank you, your contribution and comments help a lot

[@rorkesparks2598]

Awesome explanation guys... thanks 🇿🇦

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

lekker, thanks for the great feedback

[@palfab962ify]

Excellent, thank you..

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

cheers, thank you for such great feedback

[@RulgertGhostalker]

this is the best explanation of heaving to i know of...... but isn't the object to try to drift at the same rate as the waves, while remaining fairly stationary in a trough ?

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Hi, there are various opinions as to how much drift is acceptable, and will be determined by how much ocean you have between yourself and land. Still (*and this is again debatable and dependent on boat) drift creates the "slick" which helps break surface tension of the ocean, so as long as you are not moving toward land, or making headway forward, you should be okay

[@RulgertGhostalker]

@@searchingforcoconuts2248 what would be wrong with making a series drogue 1/2 the recommended length, with two "missing chute lengths" to cleat at 3 different lengths, and carrying 3 different lighter weights to alternatively quick link on ? in conjunction with heaving to .... to tune the rate of drift. where an optimum cleat position could be calculated in practice, then mirrored to the other side.

[@RulgertGhostalker]

@@searchingforcoconuts2248 i always see the "recipes" for series drogues. but i worry about being "over braked".....that's deeper, slower moving water your anchoring to. i don't want white caps caching me, and crashing over me.... i want to move with the back side of the wave downwind of me.

[@RulgertGhostalker]

@@searchingforcoconuts2248 i was just advised that a "speed limiting drogue" would work better. also stating the series drogue is much more difficult to handle, and retrieve, than i am thinking it is..

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

@@RulgertGhostalker Hi again... a para-anchor helps a vessel to lie at the correct angle when hove-to.... no matter what you do, waves will always be faster than you, they WILL move under you. Series drogues were designed for those sailors who wish to outrun a storm system, so mostly deployed from the stern (back) of the boat. In very strong winds, even without sails up, the boat can get pushed forward at high speeds, causing potential to dip bow into water and possible pitchpoling. These drogues help slow the boat down and keeps us facing away from the wind. If you create the correct slick, in the correct direction while hove-to, this slick will break the surface tension of the wave and limit chances of waves breaking over you. Of course, in extreme conditions, this might not help at all, but at least you are not "sailing" and losing energy and the ability to rest. Hope this answers your questions, thanks again...

[@seatoskyadventures6130]

Saffas perhaps? 🇿🇦 Great video with clear instructions. Kiff stuff!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

ja my bru.... thanks for watching and leaving such great comments

[@Navisworker]

Is this the kind of thing you would do if caught in a bad storm / hurricane?

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

yes it is... thanks for watching

[@Verradonairun]

What would happen if you used engine power while heaving-to? Would the boat maintain this hove-to course?

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

engine power will cause forward movement. We want to drift... Only reason would be to try turn into the wind, but this would be as a result of too much windage on the bow, which can be rectified some other way

[@Verradonairun]

Thanks for the reply. I was wondering if it could be used for steering, which is why I asked about engine power. 😅

[@milovanvukanovic1682]

Great videos , you really helped me to learn a lot . New sub.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks for your great comments, and welcome aboard

[@sollasollew3208]

Thanks, nice work

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much, and thank you for watching

[@christianwissmann8329]

Awesome bro 🤙🏻💪🏻

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

lekker thanks

[@StrokeToSail]

OMG get on with it already!

[@dickenscider7328]

Very good tutorial, we used to have a Jeanneau 54DS with a staysail she heaved to really well. We now have an Island Packet 420. Unfortunately due to a Hoyt boom she and others with a self tacking foresails are unable to successfully heave to. I have not tried lashing the foresail yet before the manoeuvre. I welcome any thoughts on the matter.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much for the great comments... each vessel will have it's own unique abilities to heave to... the solution depends on which of the required maneuvers she is unable to perform

[@tforsyth77]

The same way you would tie a preventer on the mainsail, do so with your self tacking jib. Just throwing out some ideas!

[@motfc8]

One tip. If you can "heave to" on a starboard tack, you are the "stand on" vessel.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

great bit of info, thanks for contributing... on that note, it should also be mentioned that most skippers will insist their boats heave-to better on one tack over the other

[@pawlah1]

Great training video!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

@@pawlah1 thank you, much appreciated

[@jacmaclar]

Hoe gaan dit! How about a video on solo sailing techniques?

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

lekker bra.... maybe one day, thanks for watching

[@SV-Flying-Tigress]

anything change if this is a catamaran?

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Honestly, I don't know 🤔 I would go out in increasing winds and practice

[@Dokultis]

Excelent!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank you, much appreciated

[@doneddy2204]

Ya made a subscriber out of me,

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

so good to hear, welcome aboard

[@pauljamison3340]

I take it that a long keel will heave to better than a fin keel????

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

yes, that is correct... thanks for watching

[@pauljamison3340]

@@searchingforcoconuts2248 Thanks for the videos.. Very informative.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

my pleasure, much appreciated

[@tforsyth77]

Essentially a longer keel will hold the hove to position longer in building seas without needing to deploy a sea anchor. Again thanks so much @searching for coconuts

[@ajax1137]

Let's see, the roster of who performs what checks: Me Me Me Me oh, and Me. I'm glad that you stressed that different boats behave differently and need different techniques.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

😂 thanks for watching and taking the time to remind us of how things really work out there 😂

[@amy300]

"Assess" has two "s"es

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

gotcha thanks 😀😀

[@johnystar479]

That's the Million dollar question about how do you have time to sleep and eat at sea when your alone???

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

of course, when out at sea, you have less to worry about

[@Lonetide]

Informative, but take it easy with all of the title cards.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

gotcha, thanks for the input, much appreciated

[@jimmybrokos4610]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank you, much appreciated

[@stepheneurosailor1623]

👍

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank you, much appreciated

[@across_the_plane6800]

Are you employed by a “space” agency by any chance? Feels like I’m watching iss comedy streams here...

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Well that's helpful, great contribution

[@posterestantejames]

The intro is too long: the video/information starts at 0:1:11.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

agreed, rookie mistakes in those early days. Thanks for watching and reviewing, much appreciated

[@gregj4857]

What was the terrifying thing Elon is supposed to tell us?

[@sailnav]

Skip the first 1:37. It's just introductory blather with zero content. A waste of your time. BTW, you might want to learn how to spell assess.

[@bryan_garrick_little]

Whoa bro 😎 chill on the negativity towards someone who has spent a lot of time to make these videos for us . What’s your contribution?. Tsek jou naai !

[@largemarge1603]

Video starts at 1:41